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CVE-2024-23456 (GCVE-0-2024-23456)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-08-06 15:21 – Updated: 2024-08-06 15:44
VLAI
Title
Signature validation issue leads to Anti-Tampering bypass
Summary
Anti-tampering can be disabled under certain conditions without signature validation. This affects Zscaler Client Connector <4.2.0.190 with anti-tampering enabled.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-08-06 15:42 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Zscaler Client Connector Affected: 0 , < 4.2.0.190 (custom)
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zscaler client_connector Affected: 0 , < 4.2.0.190 (custom)
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